Dai Dai: Shakira and Burna Boy to Perform Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem at Opening Ceremony in Mexico City
Shakira and Burna Boy have been announced as the performers of the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the opening ceremony in Mexico City. The duo will sing Dai Dai, the tournament's anthem, at Estadio Azteca on June 11 before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Dai Dai is a tribute to football's ability to bring people together from different backgrounds and regions. The title of the song, which means "let's go" in Italian, will be a highlight of the opening ceremony.
Joining Shakira and Burna Boy on stage will be J Balvin and Tyla, who will also perform during the event that kicks off the month-long tournament. FIFA expressed that they aimed to capture the energy, passion, and global essence of the FIFA World Cup with the song. The collaboration between Shakira and Burna Boy is seen as a merging of two influential musical talents.
The opening ceremony in Mexico is part of a series of planned events across the host nations of the tournament. In Canada, Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will headline the festivities before Canada's opening match in Toronto. Additionally, Katy Perry and Future will perform before the United States' match against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
Shakira's involvement in the World Cup extends her history with the tournament, having previously created successful World Cup songs like Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) and La La La. She is also scheduled to perform at the World Cup final on July 19, where she will share the stage with Madonna and K-pop group BTS in a halftime show reminiscent of the Super Bowl.